mommycat
Well-known member
Hi, I am hoping to get some input on buying a new-to-me used car. I am pg with my second and am looking for something to replace my 2Dr tin can... uhm, Cavalier.
I have a 2 year old currently in an Alpha Omega Elite (not using the base but am open to it if it will fit better in a different car) and will be using a Century something-or-other infant carrier for the first few months for baby. Afterwards, I am thinking of getting a Radian (65 is the one available in Canada I think) and swapping my son into that and the baby in the AOE. I would ideally like to fit the baby in the centre and my older son on the side and leave a space empty on the other side for grandma ar whoever.
I am hoping to get something no more than 4 years old and also hoping not to spend too much at this time (maybe next time - I really have my eye on a new Honda Civic, but sadly can't allow myself to go that much further into debt). I don't really want a used Civic as they are so expensive to get something quite old for what I am looking for.
I had originally been looking at Impalas but they tend to be pricey as well, and the size and number of power features (which I always expect to fail) to be a bit intimidating. I am considering Buick Century's despite the rather average crash ratings, as well as possibly Pontiac Grand Am's or something similar.
Can anyone recommend some safe vehicles and maybe give me some reviews on how the carseats will fit and install in them? We are both fairly short but find the RF AOE really pushes the limits for fitting in the back without having us sit right on top of the dash.
Thanks,
Cat
I have a 2 year old currently in an Alpha Omega Elite (not using the base but am open to it if it will fit better in a different car) and will be using a Century something-or-other infant carrier for the first few months for baby. Afterwards, I am thinking of getting a Radian (65 is the one available in Canada I think) and swapping my son into that and the baby in the AOE. I would ideally like to fit the baby in the centre and my older son on the side and leave a space empty on the other side for grandma ar whoever.
I am hoping to get something no more than 4 years old and also hoping not to spend too much at this time (maybe next time - I really have my eye on a new Honda Civic, but sadly can't allow myself to go that much further into debt). I don't really want a used Civic as they are so expensive to get something quite old for what I am looking for.
I had originally been looking at Impalas but they tend to be pricey as well, and the size and number of power features (which I always expect to fail) to be a bit intimidating. I am considering Buick Century's despite the rather average crash ratings, as well as possibly Pontiac Grand Am's or something similar.
Can anyone recommend some safe vehicles and maybe give me some reviews on how the carseats will fit and install in them? We are both fairly short but find the RF AOE really pushes the limits for fitting in the back without having us sit right on top of the dash.
Thanks,
Cat